Explainer: Understanding Sports Diplomacy

Sports represent one of the most impactful global activities that unite a divided world. By harnessing this universal passion, powerful globalization through sports continues to systemize a positive, unique path to transcend today’s differences. As diplomacy evolves in the 21st century, we must embrace sports diplomacy as a tool for public and private sectors to engage in foreign policy priorities. Defining Sports Diplomacy and its Actors: A comprehensive foreign affairs approach utilizing sports to further national interests.  Sports diplomacy involves diplomatic activities and representation conducted by individuals associated with sports institutions and the communities within which they engage. The universal … Continue reading Explainer: Understanding Sports Diplomacy